Lipofilling can serve as a natural, non-invasive and permanent means of remodelling the calves without the need for synthetic implants.

General information

Calf lipofilling involves the aspiration of fat from the thighs, abdomen, or other suitable donor areas, and using it to “plump up” the calves.

Calf lipofilling is performed in an operating theatre that conforms to the highest sterility and patient safety standards. During the operation, micro-cannulas are used to aspirate the fat from a donor sites (liposuction) such as the abdomen, flanks (the so-called “love handles”) or thighs, which are rich in compact adipose tissue (fat). Once collected, the fatty tissue is treated via centrifugation (spinning) or decantation (gravity separation), and then injected into the recipient sites using micro-cannulas attached to syringes. This procedure to remodel and augment the calves can be repeated several times until the desired effect is achieved.

As the donor fat used to remodel the calves is removed from the patient by liposuction, the patient needs to be a suitable candidate for liposculpture. The patient will then benefit from the dual effect of removing excess fat from the donor site and augmenting the volume of the calves.

To accurately determine the amount of fat required and the sites that would benefit most from the liposuction and lipofilling procedures, the surgeon will conduct a thorough pre-operative examination, and take photos of the patient’s body. Calf lipofilling is usually performed in day hospital, unless it is scheduled for the late afternoon, or upon specific request by the patient. Due to its low invasiveness, the operation is considered safe, and will leave no scars at the lipofilling sites, because the micro-cannulas used are too fine to leave a mark. At the liposuction sites, however, there will be slight scarring (about 3 mm) where the aspiration needle was inserted.

 

FAQs:

What kind of anaesthesia is used?

Local + sedation or spinal/epidural

How long does the operation take?

1 hour

Will I have to stay in hospital?

No

When can I resume my normal social activities?

Immediately